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Wilf

Boy Name day: October 12
Wilf is a short form of Wilfred: on birth records it is written Wilfred (29,381 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Wilfred page.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Desire for peace.
From Old English Wilfrith, combining 'wil' (will, desire) and 'frith' (peace).

Name day for Wilf

October 12

Why this day? Wilf is a short form of Wilfred, and shares its name day.

Wilf is celebrated in the United States on October 12.

The story of the name Wilf

Wilf is a short form of Wilfred. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — desire for peace, and shares its name day, October 12.

On birth records, Wilf is rarely written as such: the Wilfs are Wilfreds (29,381 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Wilfred page.

Frequently asked questions about Wilf

What does Wilf mean?

Wilf is a short form of Wilfred, which means desire for peace.

When is Wilf's name day?

October 12, together with Wilfred: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Wilf a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Wilfred.

Wilf's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Frederica93%
  2. Lorretta91%
  3. Gwenda90%
  4. Helga89%
  5. Jann89%
  6. Fredia89%
  7. Daina88%
  8. Leesa86%
  9. Cathey86%
  10. Kelle86%

Bottom 10

  1. Peri42%
  2. Deedee42%
  3. Merri42%
  4. Mikki42%
  5. Merrie42%
  6. Cherrie42%
  7. Cyndi42%
  8. Cherri42%
  9. Pandora43%
  10. Suzy43%

Love potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Frederica92%
  2. Kathyrn88%
  3. Georgene86%
  4. Deeann86%
  5. Jeanmarie86%
  6. Ruthanne86%
  7. Lorretta85%
  8. Theresia84%
  9. Theressa83%
  10. Eilene83%

Bottom 10

  1. Perri42%
  2. Melodee42%
  3. Peri42%
  4. Cherrie42%
  5. Velvet42%
  6. Eartha42%
  7. Enola42%
  8. Pandora42%
  9. Deedee42%
  10. Babette43%

Professional potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Sharyl96%
  2. Janise95%
  3. Eilene95%
  4. Jacqualine94%
  5. Kathyrn92%
  6. Debrah92%
  7. Janetta92%
  8. Kathern91%
  9. Hermelinda90%
  10. Debbra90%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki50%
  2. Dreama55%
  3. Peri56%
  4. Ranae57%
  5. Enola57%
  6. Tari60%
  7. Suzy60%
  8. Glynis60%
  9. Trudie60%
  10. Liane60%

Crush potential for Wilf

Top 10

  1. Lorretta88%
  2. Jeanmarie88%
  3. Karleen88%
  4. Theressa88%
  5. Thresa88%
  6. Cathey86%
  7. Leesa86%
  8. Sheilah86%
  9. Denita86%
  10. Johnette86%

Bottom 10

  1. Cyndi42%
  2. Merrie42%
  3. Peri42%
  4. Merri42%
  5. Perri42%
  6. Barbie43%
  7. Deedee44%
  8. Melodee44%
  9. Mikki44%
  10. Pandora44%
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